Dr. Linda Suleiman, assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine joins Lisa Dent to talk about the why it’s important to have diversity and equity when recruiting the next generation of healthcare workers.

“Better knowledge means better health for you and your family. Turn to Northwestern Medicine at nm.org/healthbeatnews for health tips, research and more.”

Patrick De Haan, the Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, joins Lisa Dent to explain why gas prices across the nation are dropping more than 20 cents since May, and whether the downward trend will continue.

On today’s edition of the Newsroom Temperature Check, Dancing with the Stars Season 33 has revealed some of its cast, with retired Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce rumored to be added. In Missouri, a bald eagle was deemed too fat to fly after eating a raccoon, and more! The Newsroom Temperature Check is sponsored by American Weathermakers, Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. They won’t be comfortable until you are.

Dr. Sara Konrath, the director of the Interdisciplinary Program on Empathy and Altruism Research at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, joins Lisa Dent to discuss a recent study that revealed that empathy is on the rise with younger Americans.

Terry Savage, nationally syndicated financial columnist and author, joins Lisa Dent to explain why the economy is “chugging along” and whether it’s a sign that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Terry also answers all money-related questions from WGN Radio listeners.

Susan Ware, historian and author of Why They Marched: Untold Stories of the Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the history of the women’s suffrage movement and how it resonates to a new generation of young women.

Media pioneer and founder of N’Digo Dr. Hermene Hartman joins Lisa Dent to give her thoughts on Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the day in 1920 when American women were first given the right to vote.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez joins Lisa Dent to talk about what’s in store for teachers and students as they return to classes after their summer break. Martinez discusses what his focus will be on in order to make this school year successful.

Dr. Ainsley Hawthorn, cultural historian, sensory scholar, and author, joins Lisa Dent to talk about America’s so-called ugly laws that existed from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century that banned people with visible disabilities and diseases from public spaces.

Ilyce Glink, financial journalist and CEO of Best Money Moves, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the rise in cases of parents stealing their kid’s identity and ruining their credit by opening lines of credit in their names. Also, Ilyce discusses a recent study that reveals 2024’s Longest Lasting Cars.